

Cruise Radio
Doug Parker
Doug Parker gives weekly cruise news, ship reviews, money saving tips, answers your travel questions, and helps you make the most of your cruise vacation.
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Sep 28, 2023 • 51min
772 Carnival Celebration Sailing to Aruba + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
An eight-night Southern Caribbean review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Celebration. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Sep 21, 2023 • 43min
771 Southern Caribbean Cruise + Cruise News | Holland America Line
Guest Richard Simms talks about the importance of travel insurance, cruise industry news like adult-only areas and vegan menus, and a review of a Holland America Line cruise to the Southern Caribbean. Topics include a harrowing travel mishap, luxurious Neptune suite experience, first-time cruise tips, and reflections on the cruising experience.

Sep 14, 2023 • 36min
770 Oasis of the Seas Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean
Review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, expansion of 'Family Feud' on Carnival ships, grounding of a cruise ship in Greenland, the Bahamas exceeding tourism goals, importance of travel insurance, embarkation experience on Oasis of the Seas, and final thoughts on the ship's activities.

Sep 7, 2023 • 47min
769 MSC Seaside Review 2023, Travel Insurance Q Answered, News | MSC Cruises
A review of MSC Seaside from Port Canaveral, Florida. This was a three night cruise down to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Dan Skilken of TripInsurance.com drops by the tackle some of your listener questions. Richard Simms has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Sep 3, 2023 • 53min
768 MSC Seaview Mediterranean Cruise Review 2023 | MSC Cruises
Matt reviews his seven-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Seaview that sailed roundtrip from Barcalona, Spain, over Memorial Day weekend. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Aug 31, 2023 • 27min
767 Carnival Glory Key West and Bahamas Review 2023 | Carnival Cruise Line
In this podcast episode, Doug welcomes Heather as a guest to review her recent cruise on Carnival Glory. Heather and her husband chose this seven-night cruise out of New Orleans and booked a suite on the ship. They had a smooth embarkation process and were impressed with the spaciousness and storage of their suite. Heather mentions that the ship sometimes felt crowded, especially in the atrium and pool deck areas. She also talks about their experiences in Key West, Freeport, and Nassau ports. Heather highlights the convenience and ease of disembarkation with a suite and shares some tips for first-time cruisers on Carnival Glory. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Aug 24, 2023 • 49min
766 Norwegian Sky Review 2023 + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
A review of Norweigan Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky . Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Aug 17, 2023 • 35min
765 Carnival Luminosa 2023 Alaska Review | Carnival Cruise Line
Host interviews Barbara about her Alaska cruise on Carnival Luminosa. Exploring Seattle, smooth check-in process and impressive ship condition. Visiting Sitka and Juneau, wildlife center, Mendenhall Glacier, Red Dog Saloon. Tips for first-time cruisers, booking excursions, wildlife sightings, spa package. Review of Alaska sailing, trip insurance ad.

Aug 10, 2023 • 25min
764 Celebrity Beyond Review + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises
Richard Simms, a cruise news expert, discusses the review of the Celebrity Beyond cruise ship. Topics include arrests for cocaine smuggling, heartwarming godmother choices, excitement for the Prima class ship, importance of trip insurance, luxury and accessibility on the Celebrity Beyond, and exploration of cruise stops and guest interactions.

Aug 3, 2023 • 34min
763 Scarlet Lady 2023 Review + Cruise News | Virgin Voyages
A review of a Caribbean sailing aboard Scarlet Lady. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon